EU: EFSF & ESM … A Whole Lot Of Nothing!

- EU – EFSF & ESM – A Whole Lot Of Nothing (ZeroHedge, Mar 28, 2012): A quick look at the headlines: €200 billion already committed. So the EFSF has already committed €200 billion.  So far I only see €63 billion of debt issued by the EFSF, so they have at least another €137 billion [...] continue reading world news

The Chart Of The Decade

- The Chart Of The Decade (ZeroHedge, Mar 27, 2012): This chart tells millions of stories. I’m trying to get my head around its implications. That’s right: since 1984 (surely an appropriate year) while the elderly have grown their wealth in nominal terms, the young are much worse off both in inflation-adjusted terms, as well [...] continue reading world news

Faulty Generator Blamed For Wealthy Banker Death In Remote Estonian Forest

- Faulty generator blamed for fatal poisoning of wealthy banker and his wife in remote Estonian forest (Daily Mail, Mar 28, 2012): A wealthy British banker and his wife died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a ‘tragic accident’ at their holiday home in Estonia, an inquest has heard. Philip Townsend, 55, worked for a mysterious [...] continue reading world news

Chief Nuclear Engineer Arnie Gundersen: Tokyo Soil Samples Would Be Considered Nuclear Waste In The US! (Video)

Flashback: - Evacuate Tokyo And All US Forces From Japan! (Veterans Today): ‘Tokyo Radiation Level 25 Times The Fukushima Mandatory Evacuation Zone’ Tokyo is finished. Tokyo Soil Samples Would Be Considered Nuclear Waste In The US from Fairewinds Energy Education on Vimeo. Description: While traveling in Japan several weeks ago, Fairewinds’ Arnie Gundersen took soil [...] continue reading world news

TBTF Get TBTFer: Top 5 Banks Hold 95.7%, Or $221 Trillion, Of Outstanding Derivatives

What could possibly go wrong? - TBTF Get TBTFer: Top 5 Banks Hold 95.7%, Or $221 Trillion, Of Outstanding Derivatives (ZeroHedge, Mar 26, 2012): Every quarter the Office of the Currency Comptroller releases its report on Bank Derivative Activities, and every quarter we find that the Too Big To Fail get Too Bigger To Fail. [...] continue reading world news

Fourth Largest Gun Maker In US Is Out Of Guns!!!

‘Coincidentally’ the Second Amendment is the last bastion against the fascist New World Order right now. Everything else is GONE. “The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” - Thomas Jefferson “All tyranny needs to gain [...] continue reading world news

Tungsten-Filled 1 Kilo Gold Bar Found In The UK

- Tungsten-Filled 1 Kilo Gold Bar Found In The UK (ZeroHedge, Mar 24, 2012): The last time a story of Tungsten-filled gold appeared on the scene was just two years ago, and involved a 500  gram bar of gold full of tungsten, at the W.C. Heraeus foundry, the world’s largest metal refiner and fabricator. It [...] continue reading world news

The Cancer Report (Video – Full Version)

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New Ron Paul Ad DESTROYS Traitors Barack Obama And Mitt Romney (Video)

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Obama Regime Seizes Control Over All Food, Farms, Livestock, Farm Equipment, Fertilizer And Food Production Across America Per Executive Order

- Obama seizes control over all food, farms, livestock, farm equipment, fertilizer and food production across America (Natural News, March 20, 2012): “We told ya so” just doesn’t quite cut it anymore. As the American sheeple slept, selfishly refusing to take a stand against tyranny, the Obama administration has been plotting what can only be [...] continue reading world news

Presenting The High Cost Of Armageddon ‘Avoidance’

The greatest financial collapse in world history is well on its way. - Presenting The High Cost Of Armageddon Avoidance (ZeroHedge, Mar 20, 2012): Courtesy of Bloomberg’s Adam Johnson continue reading world news

In Sweden, Cash Is King No More: ‘There Are Towns Where It Isn’t At All Possible Anymore To Enter A Bank And Use Cash’

- In Sweden, cash is king no more (MSNBC, Mar 19, 2012): STOCKHOLM — Sweden was the first European country to introduce bank notes in 1661. Now it’s come farther than most on the path toward getting rid of them. “I can’t see why we should be printing bank notes at all anymore,” says Bjoern [...] continue reading world news

Australia ‘Ideal’ For Radioactive Fukushima Soil and Debris, Says Former Australian Minister

- Australia Is “Ideal” for Contaminated Soil and Debris from #Fukushima (EX-SKF, Mar 19, 2012): Dr. Haruki Madarame, who is resigning as the head of the Nuclear Safety Commission, is remembered by me as having spoke the universal truth when he said “It’s all about money, isn’t it?” when it comes to nuclear waste. Here’s [...] continue reading world news

Keiser Report: How Goldman Sachs Rips Out Eyes, Tears Off Heads Of Its Customers – Britain To Offer 100-Year Gilts – FBI: Paying Cash For Coffee Is A Sign Of Terrorist Intent (Video)

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It’s Official: Apple Is Now Bigger Than The Entire US Retail Sector!

- It’s Official – Apple Is Now Bigger Than The Entire US Retail Sector (ZeroHedge, Mar 14, 2012): A company whose value is dependent on the continued success of two key products, now has a larger market capitalization (at $542 billion), than the entire US retail sector (as defined by the S&P 500). Little to [...] continue reading world news

Iran Now Totally Cut Off From Global Financial System, SWIFT Has Taken Iran Off The Grid – USS Enterprise Just 4 Days Away From Arrival, Entire (Non-Parked) U.S. Naval Fleet Will Be In The Arabian Sea And The Perisan Gulf

Commentary: Flashback: On record: Interview With US General Wesley Clark (Ret.): US Government Planned To ‘Take Out 7 Countries In 5 Years’: ‘Starting With Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan And Finishing Off Iran’ (Video) - George Galloway: The Case Against War With Iran (Must-Listen!!!) (YouTube): ‘Iran Hasn’t Invaded Another Country In More Than 300 [...] continue reading world news

NOW 320 RESIGNATIONS FROM WORLD BANKS, INVESTMENT HOUSES, MONEY FUNDS (Mar 13, 2012)

- 320 RESIGNATIONS FROM WORLD BANKS, INVESTMENT HOUSES, MONEY FUNDS (American Kabuki, Mar 13, 2012): “Some big names on Wall Street are eager to step out of the spotlight after enduring years of financial-crisis turbulence and negative attention from politicians and protesters“ – Peter Ressler CEO RMG Search. Updated 3/13/12  Special thanks to Gabriel at [...] continue reading world news

Is Ron Paul Nassim Taleb’s New Black Swan?

- Is Ron Paul Taleb’s New Black Swan? (ZeroHedge, Mar 13, 2012): While he does have some new philosophy (at X% off MSRP of course, coming to a Kindle near you) to preach, Nassim Taleb’s re-emergence from the darkness of the media spotlight starts with a bang: “I realized that something wrong is going on, [...] continue reading world news

Resignation Numbers Of World Banking Organizations By Region (Chart)

- GRAPH OF RESIGNATIONS BY REGION (American Kabuki, Mar 13, 2012): “Some big names on Wall Street are eager to step out of the spotlight after enduring years of financial-crisis turbulence and negative attention from politicians and protesters” - Peter Ressler, the chief executive of RMG Search. Interesting graph of resignations by region. I can’t [...] continue reading world news

China Trade Deficit Spurs Concern

- China Trade Deficit Spurs Concern (Wall Street Journal,Mar 11, 2012): BEIJING—China’s trade sector fell deeply into the red last month after running huge trade surpluses for much of a decade, raising questions about whether the country’s economy is tailing off more rapidly than anticipated. The weekend report of a $31.5 billion trade deficit in [...] continue reading world news

UK: Homelessness Rise Of 14% ‘Just Tip Of The Iceberg’

- Homelessness rise of 14% ‘just tip of iceberg’ (Guardian, Mar 8, 2012): Charities say figure fails to capture huge numbers who are living with friends, in hostels or on streets Charities have warned that official figures showing a 14% rise in people classed as homeless are just the “tip of the iceberg”, because they [...] continue reading world news

Did Greek Bond And CDS Traders Just Ring The Bell? – Greek Reports Peg PSI Participation At ‘Over 75%’

- Did Greek Bond And CDS Traders Just Ring The Bell? (ZeroHedge, Mar 8, 2012) - Greek Reports Peg PSI Participation At “Over 75%”(ZeroHedge, Mar 8, 2012) continue reading world news

UK ‘Must Plan For Euro Collapse’ (BBC News)

- Security: UK ‘must plan for euro collapse’ (BBC News, Mar 8, 2012): Ministers should draw up plans to deal with a break-up of the eurozone “as a matter of urgency”, a committee of MPs and peers has warned. The joint committee on the government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) said the full or partial collapse [...] continue reading world news

Must Watch: Jim Grant: ‘Capitalism Is An Alternative For What We Have Now’

- Jim Grant Must Watch: “Capitalism Is An Alternative For What We Have Now” (ZeroHedge, Mar 7, 2012): Jim Grant is simply brilliant in this must watch interview with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo, which we won’t spoil with commentary, suffice to provide the following pearl of an exchange: Maria Bartiromo: “What are the alternatives?” Jim Grant: [...] continue reading world news

Mystery FX Trader Who Dropped Over $300k In A Scouse Club Revealed … And His Name Is ‘Hope’

- Mystery Trader Revealed…And His Name Is ‘Hope’ (ZeroHedge, Mar 5, 2012): The UK’s Daily Mirror newspaper has uncovered the FX trader who dropped over $300k in a Scouse club. It is a 23-year old ‘self-taught’ barrow-boy named (somewhat ironically in our view) Alex Hope. Self-described as “talented (three years in and a six-figure salary, [...] continue reading world news

According To Reuters, Soaring Energy Prices Are Now A Good Thing

- According To Reuters, Soaring Energy Prices Are A Good Thing (ZeroHedge, Mar 4, 2012) When it comes to reporting the news, Reuters ability to get the scoop first may only be rivaled by its ability to “spin” analysis in a way that will make a normal thinking person’s head spin.  Such as the following [...] continue reading world news

NOW 116 CEO AND EXECUTIVE RESIGNATIONS FROM WORLD BANKS (Update, March 2, 2012)

- 116 RESIGNATIONS FROM WORLD BANKS 3/2/12 (American Kabuki): ??116 RESIGNATIONS FROM WORLD BANKS, INVESTMENT HOUSES, MONEY FUNDS Updated 3/3/12 Added named anchor to quickly access end of list. Recent updates 3/2/12: More resignations, removed Kenya Central Bank Governor as he is under pressure to resign but has not officially done so, same goes with [...] continue reading world news

‘How Did You Not Notice 24-Year-Olds Were Being Paid $2 Million A Year Who Clearly Didn’t Know Anything?’

- ‘How Did You Not Notice 24-Year-Olds Were Being Paid $2 Million A Year Who Clearly Didn’t Know Anything?’ (ZeroHedge, Mar 2, 2012): Michael Lewis’ scathing, aphoristic, uber-sarcastic style need no introduction. As such we will leave this brief clip from Slate, in which The Big Short author is asked how to avoid a new [...] continue reading world news

‘Inflation: Not As Low As You Think’ (CBS News) … Everyday Prices Are Up 8 Percent Over The Past Year

See also: - Ron Paul To Ben Bernanke: ‘People Lose Trust In The Government Because You Lie To Them About Inflation’ – ’98% Of The Dollar Value Is GONE From The 1913 Dollar!’ (Video) - Inflation Calculation Leaves Out Food, Energy Prices (NPR) - A Tale Of Two Inflations: Why US CPI Is Flawed And [...] continue reading world news

Only 54% Of Young Adults In America Have A Job, The Lowest Employment Rate In 64 Years

- Only 54% Of Young Adults In America Have A Job (ZeroHedge, Feb. 29, 2012): A month ago, Zero Hedge readers were stunned to learn that unemployment among Europe’s young adults has exploded as a result of the European financial crisis, and peaking anywhere between 46% in the case of Greece all they way to [...] continue reading world news

Ron Paul To Ben Bernanke: ‘People Lose Trust In The Government Because You Lie To Them About Inflation’ – ’98% Of The Dollar Value Is GONE From The 1913 Dollar!’

Must-see! On inflation: - Inflation Calculation Leaves Out Food, Energy Prices (NPR) - A Tale Of Two Inflations: Why US CPI Is Flawed And Why Bernanke Will Maintain ZIRP As Revolutions Rage (ZeroHedge) - Ron Paul To Ben Bernanke: “People Lose Trust In The Government Because You Lie To Them About Inflation”(ZeroHedge, Feb. 29, 2012): [...] continue reading world news